Alcoman447

As the post says. Had a massive anxiety hit today, biggest I've had since I stopped drinking. The sort of anxiety that you just freeze in front of people. Absolutely horrible, wouldn't wish it on anyone

Anyone got any help they can give me really struggling obviously previously numbed this with beer!

doggonecarl

No help for the anxiety and no advice beyond, DON'T DRINK!

The tone of your last few posts is troubling. Appears your addiction is pulling out the stops in regards to finding the things that make you want to drink. They don't go away with drinking...well, they do temporarily. But Day One means you have to go through the same bloody mess again, including the same "wooble" you are having now.

LumenandNyx

Hi,

Are you sober?

Anxiety and Panic sucks. I suffer from both and have learned that the only thing that helps anymore is to avoid the things that freak me out - like grocery stores and large/loud crowds.

A big part of my recovery involved learning how to take care of myself by listening to my mind and body. I don't hide from people, but I did stop going to places where people gather at the busiest times. And sometimes I even have my groceries delivered.

Do what you have to do. Try to remember to focus on your breath. That brings your attention back into your body rather than on the cause of your distress.

SoberLeigh

Have you tried meditation, Stewy? Deep breathing techniques? I find that practicing them regularly (and during times of stress and anxiety) can be very helpful. Deep breathing techniques are something you can do anytime, anywhere.

Whatever you do, please don’t pick up. Doing so is likely to create a vicious cycle - anxiety; drink; drink creates more anxiety; drink; anxiety; drink . . . .

BeABetterMan

I use these with my daughter. They help.

https://www.counselorkeri.com/2019/0...-manage-worry/

adair

Progressively worse anxiety is part of the downward trend of continued consumption. My understanding based on other posts is it can take 6 months+ of sobriety before it fades consistently to more manageable levels. For now, know it is not permanent. It's just a symptom of the damage that has been done and will fade as healing steps in. I'm on Day Two and am waking up with full blown panic attacks. Realizing it is just a symptom of alcohol abuse and will fade while reciting a mantra works to get me through it. Until I found away to cope with them, these full blown anxiety attacks were horrific. Once I fully realized they are just the hell I have brought on myself and the penance I deserve for the damage I have caused to my brain with my continued drinking, they became more manageable.

Find what works for you and know if you continue to pick up, these attacks will be here to stay.

stickyone

Sorry to hear that, yes anxiety sucks. Breathing techniques and mindfulness helps me. It will get better over time, if not maybe a specialist can help. I've been dealing with a specialist and its a lifesaver. I ain't no specialist but I can tell you something DRINKING won't make it better my friend. Take care

Dee74

There must be something in this link that helps Stewy

https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...d-edition.html (Relief and Respite Covid Edition)

D122y

My anxiety, brain damage, didn't go away until I got used to it.

The thing is I call it PTSD. Today we ate at an ayce kbbq. Normally, the drive home is riddled with little panic attacks because my bp spikes.

Knowing this was.a big deal in beginning to feel normal.

Back in 2014, I had quit for a couple of weeks following a binge. When I relapsed the anxiety was hell on earth.

I powered through somehow and kept drinking for a few more months. The end was near.

If I relapsed now, I would surely require meds and lose this great American lifestyle I have been blessed to have.

No thanks. I don't need booze.to get high. I get high on life.

Thanks.

Alcoman447

Thanks all, no I was nowhere near contemplating drinking whatsoever

​​​​I've had a bad headache on and off for a few days, felt really flat, yesterday was horrendous went to an event and was anxious right the way through. Will check in with gp this week

Think reality has set in and as well as aa I'm gonna need to address mental health too